Affordable Housing Conference For Millburn Slated For Friday

MILLBURN, NJ — As Millburn officials continue discussing how to build more affordable housing to meet a state requirement, the next case management conference in a settlement with a housing activist group will be held Friday. The public can tune in virtually (links below).

Meanwhile, a public hearing about the settlement, which has been postponed numerous times, is still on for Feb. 28.

A year ago, the Millburn Township Committee approved a settlement with the Fair Share Housing Corporation, a non-profit activist group, to ultimately meet a statewide affordable housing obligation by 2025, including some new development.

But residents (and certain officials) objected to an all-affordable housing development proposed for 9 Main St., which would provide 75 units for families. A petition from residents protesting the building has amassed more than 2,000 signatures.

READ MORE: Affordable Housing Building Draws Debate At Meeting

In one of the most expensive zip codes in the country, finding any sort of affordable housing in the area is a struggle.

Each town in New Jersey must comply, due to a 1980s New Jersey court case.

Retained attorney Jarrid Kantor is scheduled to meet with Judge Cynthia Santamouro at a case management conference on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.

How To Join The Meeting On Friday

The meeting can be accessed via Zoom.

Join NJCourts Virtual Courtroom:

https://njcourts.zoomgov.com/j/1613067424

Meeting ID: 161 306 7424

Password: 095821

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Meeting ID: 161 306 7424

Password: 095821

Find your local number: https://njcourts.zoomgov.com/u/ah7DVVzjf

Find out more on the Township of Millburn webpage.

Prior Reporting And How To Post A Letter

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